General Notices
1. Global internship opportunities
Four scholarships are available for current students and recent graduates to join the Global Explorer Program in one of 6 locations: London, New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Miami or San Francisco.
If you’re looking to develop or hone your skills in any of the following areas this opportunity is for you:
- Banking and Financial Services
- Marketing, Advertising and PR
- Entrepreneurship & Start-Ups
- Design
Please note applications close Wednesday 15 March 2017.
2. 2017 Just Leadership Program – applications now open
Applications are now open for the prestigious 2017 Just Leadership Program, an initiative of the Monash Law Students’ Society. Both undergraduate and postgraduate Monash Law students are invited to apply.
The Program consists of Q&A seminars on social justice issues with high-profile guest speakers, allowing participants of the Program to tap into the professional experience and expertise of the speakers.
Participants of the Program are also allocated into small groups to undertake a group project in relation to one of the seminar topics, allowing participants to contribute their leadership skills and demonstrate their commitment to and passion for a particular area of social justice.
Applications will close on Friday 24 March at 6.00pm.
For more information about the program and to apply, please see here.
3. Federal Court – seeking volunteers
The Victorian Bar is looking for volunteers to play the role of witnesses for the Advocacy Assessments sessions at the Federal Court.
The Advocacy Assessments sessions have been scheduled for the following dates:
- Thursday 16 March
- Tuesday 21 March
- Thursday 23 March
- Tuesday 28 March
- Tuesday 4 April
- Thursday 6 April
Time: 8.30am-4.00pm
Venue: The Federal Court, 305 William Street, Melbourne 3000
You will be given a copy of the materials including a witness statement which summarises your evidence. You will need to be familiar with the facts and be prepared to give your evidence and be cross-examined.
It is an opportunity to see some experienced advocates at work.
If you are interested in participating please send your CV and advise dates you will be available to Bianca Stajcic (bianca.stajcic@vicbar.com.au).
4. King’s Student Law Review (King’s College London) – call for submissions
Submissions are welcome from all current Law students for the upcoming issue of the King’s Student Law Review.
The KSLR is a King’s College London publication, completely edited by students.
Whether you’re a Law student at undergraduate or postgraduate level, you are invited to submit an article of between 5,000 to 7,000 words by Sunday 30 April 2017.
Please find more information here, including submission guidelines.
5. Queer 101: training for students
Want a greater understanding of diverse genders and sexualities? And empowerment to make positive change in support of LGBTIQ people in your community?
Register today for Queer 101.
The Queer 101 training covers the basics of the LGBTIQ acronym. It explains the differences between sex, sexuality, and gender identity and expression. Additionally, this valuable training looks at some of the key issues faced by the LGBTIQ community.
Here are the upcoming training dates:
Caulfield
Tuesday 7 March, 12.30 – 3.30pm
Clayton
Tuesday 21 March, 12.30 – 3.30pm
For more details, go to LGBTIQ at Monash.
6. SummerFest 2017: Extend your summer!
Extend your summer with a #MonashSummer!
From 13-19 March, SummerFest at Monash returns to bring more good times to campus:
- Summer Fiesta – our international food night. Free family-friendly event with food stalls and trucks, rides, a kids’ zone, and live entertainment.
- Full Moon Party – a party under the stars with Monash DJs.
- Twilight Cinema – free outdoor movie night at Northern Plaza.
- Dive In Cinema – keep cool in the Doug Ellis pool while we screen Finding Dory poolside.
- Culture Carnival – Caulfield’s lunchtime SummerFest celebration.
- LuWOW Party – Peninsula’s night-time Hawaiian-themed party.
- Parkville Picnic – Parkville’s evening outdoor cinema and food event.
And many more events and pop-ups across all campuses.
Visit the SummerFest website and SummerFest Facebook event for more information and to purchase tickets.
7. Volunteer Opportunities at Monash Oakleigh Legal Service
Applications for volunteer positions at the Monash Oakleigh Legal Service close Sunday 5 March at 10:00pm.
Law students are rostered to volunteer on either Tuesday or Wednesday nights to be part of a team that provides advice to clients experiencing a range of legal problems, including divorce and intervention orders and general legal issues.
Please find more information about the programs and the application process here.